Publications can help signal research quality, but they are usually supporting evidence rather than the center of a consulting application.

Recruiters care more about what the work demonstrates: analytical rigor, ownership, communication, collaboration and measurable impact.

A high-impact paper may deserve a concise bullet, while a long publication list can crowd out leadership or non-academic experience.

Keep the strongest publications visible, then translate why the work mattered in language a non-specialist can understand.

imo Assume the recruiter knows nothing about your field. That forced me to write much clearer bullets.